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Lee Thompson Young -- who got his start on The Disney Channel and was recurring on the TNT show " Rizzoli & Isles " - was found dead today in his apartment. He was 29. "It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning," Young's manager, Jonathan Baruch, told Variety. "Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family and friends as this very difficult time."

LOS ANGELES, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young, best known for his lead role in the 1990s series "The Famous Jett Jackson," has died in Los Angeles, a police spokeswoman said. The actor was 29. Young was found dead by police at his home in the North Hollywood area of the city early on Monday, after his coworkers on the TNT cable drama series "Rizzoli & Isles" called authorities to say he had not turn up for work, Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz said.

Disney 's Muppets are ready to move like Jagger. The studio released the first teaser for " Muppets Most Wanted " that includes "Modern Family's" Ty Burrell as an Interpol agent, Tina Fey as a Russian gulag officer and Ricky Gervais as the sidekick to Constantine, the world's No. 1 criminal and dead ringer for Kermit. Teaser also reveals cameos by Diddy , Salma Hayek and Disney Channel's Ross Lynch . Maroon 5′s "Moves Like Jagger" also is featured. James Bobin returns to direct the sequel, featuring music from songwriter Bret McKenzie.

Some of the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon characters come to the stage for the " Tween Stars Live! Tour . " There will be a supernatural talk with Jennifer Stone (Harper of "Wizards of Waverly Place"); possible dancing and singing tips from Adam Irigoyen, who plays Deuce on "Shake It Up"; stories of the "weird" and "annoying" from Daniella Monet (Trina of "Victorious") and more. Why go: Kids get the scoop from the popular shows, play trivia with the actors and take home a little swag: My Friendship Bracelet Maker.

One inherent advantage of producing for 10-year-old girls (give or take) is the freedom to borrow liberally from past works without such creative license being instantly identified. So beyond the obvious echoes of "High School Musical" and of course a vintage summer genre, "Teen Beach Movie" incorporates riffs from "Back to the Future" and even "Purple Rose of Cairo. " It's too bad the makers didn't do a slightly better job casting the key roles, but taken on its own terms the (overlong)

NBC has tapped Phil Breman as vice prez of current programming. Breman joins the Peacock after serving as exec director of original series at Disney Channel. In his post at NBC, Breman is tasked with overseeing new comedies and dramas for the upcoming season, including "The Michael J. Fox Show" and "The Blacklist." In addition to his five year tenure at Disney Channel, Breman has worked as a producer and staff writer at Paramount and Warner Bros. TV. NBC's hiring of Breman brings his career full circle, as he began his work in TV as a coordinator at the Peacock.

Mickey Mouse is ready to go mobile, with the Disney icon getting his own version of the company's popular "Where's My Water?" game that launches June 20. The game is not only the latest spinoff of Disney Mobile Game's franchise, but will serve as a new way to introduce Mickey Mouse to younger audiences. The look of Mickey in the game will closely resemble a redesigned version of the character that will star in Disney Television Animation's new "Mickey Mouse Cartoon Shorts," premiering June 28 in the U.S. on Disney Channel.

It's official: "Girl Meets World" has been ordered to series on Disney Channel. Show, a follow up to '90s ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World," will feature Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprising their roles as Cory and Topanga -- this time as adults with a family. "Girl Meets World" is set in Gotham and follows tween girl Riley Matthews -- daughter of Cory and Topanga -- and her best friend Maya as they explore middle school. Rowan Blanchard ("Spy Kids All the Time in World in 4D") will play Riley, and Sabrina Carpenter will play Maya.

Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior have rallied their stars to appear at Disney's version of Comic-Con in August. The three-day schedule for the D23 Expo, set to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, Calif.,. Aug 9-11, will include musical performances by Hollywood Records' Bridgit Mendler (Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie") and R5 (featuring Ross Lynch from Disney Channel's "Teen Beach Movie" and "Austin & Ally"); a fan dance with stars from the Disney Channel Original Movie "Teen Beach Movie," and a special screening of animated Mickey Mouse shorts that have never been screened.